Boston Racketeering (RICO) Attorney

What are the Penalties of a RICO Conviction?

Being charged with racketeering or RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Organizations), conspiracy, and/or substantive racketeering is frightening
and very serious. The United States Government (federal prosecutors),
prosecute these crimes with the utmost seriousness. If you are convicted
in federal court of a racketeering conspiracy and/or a substantive RICO
charge, you face up to 20 years in a federal correctional facility, and
almost certain prison time.

You will also be subject to strict forfeiture provisions that may result
in the seizure and loss of your real estate, personal property, business[es]
and bank account(s). Substantial punitive fines will also be imposed and
victim restitution is mandatory. RICO prosecutions are rare and complex.
When facing racketeering charges, it is critical you not only know the
potential consequences of a conviction, but that you also immediately
consult with, and hire, a lawyer experienced in defending racketeering cases.

What is Considered a RICO Crime?

In order for a person to be convicted of an RICO crime, the government
must prove five things:

The presence of an Enterprise;

That the Enterprise’s activities affected commerce;

That the defendant was is employed or associated with the Enterprise;

That the defendant knowingly participated in the Enterprise;

That the defendant knowingly engaged in a pattern of racketeering on the
Enterprise’s behalf.

It is not sufficient for the government to prove one or several of the
five required elements. They must prove all five beyond a reasonable doubt
against any/each defendant for a RICO conviction to stand.

What is a Pattern of Racketeering Activity?

A “pattern of racketeering activity” is established when it
is proven a defendant committed at least 2 of 35 specified criminal acts
within a 10 year period of each other (one of which must have been committed
after the 1970 enactment of the RICO statute), in connection with, or
in furtherance of, the affairs of the subject Enterprise.

These specified criminal acts are collectively called Predicate Acts. There
are 27 specified federal crimes that constitute predicate acts for purposes
of a RICO prosecution and 8 specified state crimes.

To effectively defend against these elements and penalties, it is important
to retain a lawyer who has years of trial experience and who is intimately
familiar with federal criminal practice and procedure, but also, an attorney
who has direct knowledge of how racketeering cases are prosecuted and
how they should, and can be, defended.

Why Hire Our Boston Defense Attorney

Attorney Brad Bailey is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, New York,
the United States District Court of Massachusetts, and in the United States
Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit. He has also been admitted to practice
law pro hac vice in NH, CT, NJ, MD, WI, AZ, and CA.

Additionally, Attorney Brad Bailey has:

Served on Organized Crime Strike Force as Assistant US Attorney in Boston

Never Lost a Trial as a Federal Prosecutor

“Outstanding Prosecutor” – Highest Ranking for US District
Attorney’s Office

More than 25 years of experience in federal court

Over 300 federal cases/clients National Top 100 Trial Lawyer

Repeat Massachusetts Super Lawyer (including 2014)

AV rated by Martindale Hubbell

Brad Bailey has the decades of experience, the extensive know-how, and
the unparalleled experience, to defend you if you are accused of a racketeering
offense. He has uniquely acquired a vast tool-set of skills that he will
utilize to protect your interests, zealously defend you in court, and
help clear your name and win you your freedom. Please do not hesitate
to call the
criminal defense team at Brad Bailey Law.

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